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Bell Equipment B25E vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 40,796kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

B25E
Bell Equipment B25E
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel - image: McGovern Plant Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bell Equipment B25EJCB STH-2S5 Swivel
Operating weight43,186kg (laden)2,390kg
Engine powerMercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp)18.9kW
Rated payload24,000kg-
Heaped capacity15m3 (SAE 2:1)-
Skip capacity-1,615 litres (heaped)

Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the B25E if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 40,796kg

A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.

Full B25E specifications →

Buy or hire the STH-2S5 Swivel if...

A compact swivel dumper for smaller groundworks and landscaping contractors who need to tip to the side without repositioning, popular on domestic extension and garden sites where access is tight.

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Full STH-2S5 Swivel specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 40,796kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.

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